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Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup is ready in less than 30 minutes! The perfect bowl of comfort food without leaving your house!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 724 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup diced onions yellow or white
  • 1 cup shredded carrots I used matchsticks that I cut into half inch pieces
  • 2 1/2-3 cups broccoli florets chopped small
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk I use skim/fat free
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • pinch of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes or more as desired
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot over medium high heat, melt butter. Add in onions, carrots and broccoli. Cook to soften about 5 minutes (may be more or less depending on the size vegetables you cut).
  2. Slowly add in broth, milk, and cream. Sprinkle with flour and add salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Continue stirring and heating over medium heat until thickened. This will take about 10-15 minutes.
  3. Once thick, add cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Serve soup and enjoy!

Notes

  • Easily double the ingredients to make more of this delicious soup!
  • Use a good quality cheddar cheese for best results. And shred the cheese yourself for the creamiest results.
  • Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze soup in airtight freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Reheat on stovetop.
  • See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks and directions on how to make in slow cooker and Instant Pot.

Nutrition Information

Calories 724kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 55g (85%) Saturated Fat 33g (165%) Polyunsaturated Fat 17g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 160mg (53%) Sodium 1374mg (57%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 724

% Daily Value*

Calories 724kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 55g 85%
Saturated Fat 33g 165%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17g 100%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 160mg 53%
Sodium 1374mg 57%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.